With sharp angles, abundant use of glass and subtle Asian influences, 226 Bayview Drive in San Rafael is the hybrid of several design styles.

Built on vacant land and completed in 2007, the three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home comes with bay views and direct access to nearby hiking trails. The exterior features stone work with wooden accents and a stucco finish. Inside, hardwood floors are illuminated by rectangular windows set throughout the home.

"My dad was an architect, and it was fun to get involved with the building of this and study how people move around in a home," said Neill Allen, the original owner of the home, which is now on the market for $2.499 million. "What I really love is how we were able to meld three different design styles."

The overhanging eaves, glass finishes and long vertical lines were inspired by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Allen said. An art nouveau theme is embraced in the master suite through subtle lighting and stained glass built into the bed's headboard. Shoji screens in several rooms provide Asian design flair inside the two-level home.

Set on a sloping 1-acre lot, the home provides views of the water and surrounding verdant landscape.

Mount Diablo and morning sunrises highlight the east-facing great room, Allen said, while San Pablo Bay is visible from a deck which offers room to barbeque.

Allen is selling the house because of a change in his life and said he will possibly miss the third bedroom the most. With a built-in theater system featuring an 8-foot screen and blackout curtains, Allen said it is one of his favorite places.

"The first movie I saw in there was 'Burlesque' with Stanley Tucci, and it has a lot of vivid colors in the film. And we watched all the (San Francisco) 49ers' playoff games there," he said.

Grace and elegance are exuded from the home, especially in the master suite, where a spa and private garden rest outside the room. A fireplace adds a romantic ambience to the bedroom, which is decorated by sconces and wood-framed windows.

In the master bath, floors warmed by radiant heat extend to a glass shower with a sitting area, creating a spa-like experience.

High-end appliances adorn the kitchen, which also features a breakfast bar designed with three separate levels.

Beauty aside, Allen said he will miss the functional finishes included in the home. The powder room on the lower level is set in a long hallway, meaning guests don't immediately step into the dining room after exiting.

And the base of the staircase on the lower level provides a landing area for work items such as keys, mail and a laptop.

Mindful of how a home will age, Allen said the structure was designed to be low-maintenance.

"It has a stucco exterior and concrete roof, and during the spring the yard can be cleared in a day," he said. "We repainted the railings and that's been the most work in five years."